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How Jim Valby Met Chögyal Namkhai Norbu and Other Memories
I arrived near Point Arena at Redwood's OZ retreat site a day after the retreat had begun. In the upstairs kitchen I asked beautiful See-Joy: “Where is the Tibetan master?” She replied: “He is sitting down there at the picnic table.” I looked but couldn't see a master because everybody was wearing ordinary clothes. About an hour later, Rinpoche sat down under a large tree surrounded by interested students. I had no expectations. He smiled & spoke. My experience: Primordial Buddha transmits primordial Dzogchen to us fortunate practitioners in this particular time & place.
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News from the Changchub Dorje 108 Stupa Project
In 2014, Chögyal Namkhai Norbu initiated the project called The 108 Stupas of Changchub Dorje, based on a terma of that Master
Technical Projects at Dzamling Gar
Excerpts from an Interview with Thinley Koblensky and Gabriele Marazzi of the Gakyil
How Jim Valby Met Chögyal Namkhai Norbu and Other Memories
I arrived near Point Arena at Redwood's OZ retreat site a day after the retreat had begun. In the upstairs kitchen I asked beautiful See-Joy: “Where is the Tibetan master?” She replied: “He is sitting down there at the picnic table.” I looked but couldn't see a master because everybody was wearing ordinary clothes. About an hour later, Rinpoche sat down under a large tree surrounded by interested students. I had no expectations. He smiled & spoke. My experience: Primordial Buddha transmits primordial Dzogchen to us fortunate practitioners in this particular time & place.
Commemorating the Passing of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu
On September 27, 2025, many people around the world mark the 7th anniversary of the passing (Parinirvana) of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu
A Dream of Awakening:
Continuing The Celebration Of The 40th Year Of The Publication Of ‘The Crystal And The Way Of Light: Sutra, Tantra, And Dzogchen’.
Latest Releases from Shang Shung Publications
New and upcoming publications in English, Italian, Spanish and Chinese
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How Jim Valby Met Chögyal Namkhai Norbu and Other Memories
I arrived near Point Arena at Redwood's OZ retreat site a day after the retreat had begun. In the upstairs kitchen I asked beautiful See-Joy: “Where is the Tibetan master?” She replied: “He is sitting down there at the picnic table.” I looked but couldn't see a master because everybody was wearing ordinary clothes. About an hour later, Rinpoche sat down under a large tree surrounded by interested students. I had no expectations. He smiled & spoke. My experience: Primordial Buddha transmits primordial Dzogchen to us fortunate practitioners in this particular time & place.
Europe
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Dances from Around the World at Merigar
The event included Modern Tibetan Gorshey dances, Indian classical dance Bharata Natyam, Middle Eastern belly dance, modern dance, and Khaita Joyful Dances.
Asia
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Vajra Dancing in Japan!
The second annual Dance Dance Dance in Japan with teacher Kyu Reiko was held on June 26-28, 2026, by Yamanaka Lake at the foot of Mt. Fuji.
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2026 Membership Renewal Reminder
Membership in the Dzogchen Community is one of the fundamental ways we help sustain the precious Teachings of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu
A Spiritual Journey Through the Heart of Bhutan
Our recent expedition to Bhutan took us deep into the history and spiritual heart of this Himalayan kingdom
Latest Releases from Shang Shung Publications
New and upcoming publications in English, Italian, Spanish and Chinese
Sowing the Seeds of the Future – Manasarovar
In this dark moment rediscovering the values of empathy, altruism and compassion that we have absorbed from the Himalayan peoples gives us a glimmer of hope
Atiyoga Foundation
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Yantra Yoga A to Z
Yantra Yoga from A to Z is starting next Saturday, May 30th, guided by Maxim Leshchenko and Nataly Nitsche.
Ka-Ter Translation Project
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The Written Works of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu
A talk by Adriano Clemente offering deep insights into the vast literary legacy of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu
School of Tibetan Medicine
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Graduation of New Cohort of Tibetan Medicine Diet & Lifestyle Counselors
New cohort of Tibetan Medicine Diet & Lifestyle Counselors graduated from the SSI School of Tibetan Medicine in the US
- Dynamic Space of the Elements
- School for Tibetan Language and Translation
- Sangha App
News from the Changchub Dorje 108 Stupa Project
In 2014, Chögyal Namkhai Norbu initiated the project called The 108 Stupas of Changchub Dorje, based on a terma of that Master
Tibetan Language Course
Dear students of Tibetan language, we will soon resume our Guided translation course based on the tibetan text of the Precious Vase by Chögyal Namkhai Norbu.
Happy Birthday Namkhai Yeshi!
Here are the new events to look forward to this month. We are selecting the events of each teacher from Sangha App for you, so you can follow their work.
MACO Museum of Arcidosso
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- Khaita Joyful Dances
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How Jim Valby Met Chögyal Namkhai Norbu and Other Memories
I arrived near Point Arena at Redwood's OZ retreat site a day after the retreat had begun. In the upstairs kitchen I asked beautiful See-Joy: “Where is the Tibetan master?” She replied: “He is sitting down there at the picnic table.” I looked but couldn't see a master because everybody was wearing ordinary clothes. About an hour later, Rinpoche sat down under a large tree surrounded by interested students. I had no expectations. He smiled & spoke. My experience: Primordial Buddha transmits primordial Dzogchen to us fortunate practitioners in this particular time & place.
Project for Students in the Amiata Ovest District
During the 2025/2026 school year, the Merigar Community promoted two projects within the schools of the Amiata Ovest aimed at the entire school community
Vajra Dancing in Japan!
The second annual Dance Dance Dance in Japan with teacher Kyu Reiko was held on June 26-28, 2026, by Yamanaka Lake at the foot of Mt. Fuji.
Dances from Around the World at Merigar
The event included Modern Tibetan Gorshey dances, Indian classical dance Bharata Natyam, Middle Eastern belly dance, modern dance, and Khaita Joyful Dances.
Conscious Breathing at Dzamling Gar
A public course with Alessandra Policreti in Conscious Breathing from May 11-15, 2026 at Dzamling Gar
Yantra Yoga Kumar Kumari for Children:
In 2025/2026, Kumar Kumari Yantra Yoga for children was introduced for the first time in Florence and its province
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